Bio: Two-term incumbent who served as a Pittsburgh City Councilor for several East End neighborhoods before becoming mayor of Pittsburgh in 2014. I am licensed in three states and have practiced civil litigation in over 10 different jurisdictions at both the state and federal levels. Finally, as a judge assigned to the family division and the criminal division, I have had to remain fair and impartial while making difficult decisions that impact peoples lives. width: 35px !important; My reputation: I am fair, listen to both sides of the case, and treat people with respect. color: white; width: 50px; color: #888; position: absolute; Finally, while other candidates in Western Pennsylvania have relatives and ancestors who are or were union members, I am the only candidate in this judicial race who has spent a substantial portion of his or her career fighting for better wages, healthcare and paid time off for working families as a union labor attorney., Current practice area: Commercial litigation, pro bono criminal and eviction defense, Past practice area: Former federal trial and appellate court clerk, regulatory and insurance recovery litigation, Current position: Attorney, Reed Smith LLP, Michigan Law School, 2014; Cum Laude; Deans Scholar; Race, Law, and History Fellow, I have national and local experience, having practiced in Washington, D.C., New York City and Detroit, in addition to Pittsburgh. I also had to make informed decisions, while understanding and appreciating the consequences associated with those decisions. "You're a judge to make decisions, not make people happy," said Daffner, 44, of Green Tree, one of 13 candidates for Common Pleas judge. However, I have dedicated my career to advocating in family court, where new Common Pleas judges are traditionally placed. Death 22 Jun 1958 (aged 66) Burial. By my estimate, I have handled approximately 4,500 to 5,000 cases during my tenure in the trial unit. I have 27 years of trial experience preparing for the job of trial judge. This also means that deep-rooted problems in the division, such as systemic racism and bias against those without the means to secure representation, are often overlooked. I believe that my work ethic, my temperament, my perspective, my life experience, as well as my work experience have prepared me to continue to serve as a member of the judiciary., Current practice: civil trial lawyer, solo practitioner, Past practice: 1980-2019 at K&L Gates LLP, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1980, Family: three daughters, ages 37, 34 and 29; two granddaughters, ages 3 and 2 months, I am the best candidate based on my: 1) 40+ years of complex civil trial experience in more than 75 state and federal courts; 2) service as a certified mediator, arbitrator and trial advocacy teacher; 3) national and local recognition for excellence in the legal profession; 4) commitment and service to help create and maintain diversity in the legal profession in my capacities as hiring partner at a very large law firm, and as a member of the bar associations Committee for Opportunities for Minorities in the Legal Profession; 5) significant service in pro bono cases for numerous classes of persons; 6) lifelong commitment to, and leadership roles in, community and charitable causes and organizations relating to Juvenile Diabetes, United Way, Persons with Disabilities, Boy Scouts, Pitt Law and Dartmouth College; 7) continual commitment to promote equality, diversity, fairness and integrity in the judicial system for all citizens of Allegheny County., Current and past practice area: Criminal law, Current position: deputy district attorney, supervisor of the violent crimes, firearms, and narcotics division, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1998, Family: Wife, Lisa Guizzetti Zur, children: Ellie, 8, Benjamin, 6 and Josephine, 3. We can have a better family law court than we currently have, and I would be honored if the voters put their trust in me, on May 18, to go fix it., Current practice area: Criminal and Family Law; Guardian Tracking System Coordinator for Butler County; Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania, Past practice area: Assistant District Attorney, Mental Health Court, Social Security Disability, Asbestos Litigation, Orphans Court Counsel to Alleged Incapacitated, Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel, Workers Compensation, Civil Litigation, Current position: Attorney, Henry-Taylor Law, PC; Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Duquesne University School of Law. Judge Paula A. Patrick . These are not political ratings, these ratings are blind ratings and are earned after many years of practicing law. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { ALLEGHENY. } margin-top: 1px; I double majored at Westminster College while playing football all four years. .inner_percentage.Democratic { Public policy. Counties | Needs are are at the bottom 2021 Absolute Baseball RT-BG Rookie Threads Braxton Garrett RC GU Jersey RT-TB Rookie Threads Travis Blankenhorn RC. As a mother of five, soon to be an empty nester as my youngest graduates high school this month, I have become well versed in conflict resolution, traits that have served me well at the dinner table as well as the courtroom. top: 0px; During the mid-1990s, I served as a special assistant U.S. attorney in the investigation, indictment and prosecution of the violent street gang, LAW. I have the temperament and experience to improve our system of justice. Former Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty, 59, of Mt. The committee does not provide an explanation for how it reaches each candidates rating. My combined attorney and judicial experience complemented by my well-rounded understanding of life gives rise to the ability as judge to apply the law which a judge is bound to do and to exercise wisdom in decision making. font-size: 12px; I have done so for 26 years. Instead, its about our court and the administration of justice here in Allegheny County. Now as a Magisterial District Judge serving Shaler, Etna, Millvale and Reserve. display: block; I have been rated Highly Recommended by the Bar Association. As a third-generation Pittsburgh lawyer, I am thoroughly prepared to be a judge. I will be updated daily. From 1991 until 2004, solo practice representing clients in civil cases, landlord and tenant actions, family law cases, juvenile court proceedings, and hearings before Pennsylvania administrative bodies, mostly dealing with unemployment claims. .results_row td:first-child { I have had the opportunity to work in every division in the court, a variety of settings such as government, large firms and academia. The filing deadline for retention candidates in this election was January 4, 2021. Current practice area: criminal and juvenile trial and defense litigation. I believe that in addition to my 25 years of experience practicing law, my perspectives as an immigrant, woman of color, and adoptive mother, are unique and needed, on the Court of Common Pleas, as we face challenging times with implicit and systemic bias and in our justice system. I have not been confined to Allegheny County in my practice, and that has provided me with a unique experience to see different aspects of different court systems. If people even suspect that the courts wont be fair they will resort to their own devices and you will have social unrest. As the director of the Public Defenders office, I had to develop the ability to work well with others and work with stakeholders with competing goals and objectives. For over 33-years I have gained trial experience as an attorney in private practice in small litigation, real estate, assessment appeals, civil and criminal cases. font-size: 12px; padding-left: 10px; .hideResponses { display: none;} I have served the citizens of Allegheny County as a prosecutor for the past 22 years; the majority of which has been devoted to the prosecution of homicide cases. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, A minimum donation of $15 gets you access to the downloadable spreadsheet of TDG's 2023 Dynasty Baseball Rankings and an invite to the new TDG Discord, where members can chat dynasty baseball with the Gurus, get early access to articles and rankings, find new leagues, and more! I have been recognized by my peers as one of the best trial lawyers in America since 2006. I want to be a judge so that I can create a space where everyone is treated fairly, given second chances where appropriate, and have all of their questions answered. .race_footer { | I was never a prosecutor, or foreclosure attorney, I represented people. In addition to years of experience and being recognized for excellence in the law, I am compassionate, even-tempered, and committed to the law, and the ethical standards of the profession. font-weight: bold; 40 Harold Ramirez TB. In general . Thirty-nine candidates are vying for 10-year positions on the bench. In the civil division, I have represented plaintiffs and defendants in cases concerned with consumer protection, real estate disputes, employment discrimination, and personal injury. margin-top: 16px;

} Family: Married; three daughters, ages 14, 7 and 5, Allegheny County Bar Association Rating: recommended, My legal practice has taken me into hundreds of courtrooms in thousands of legal matters over the years, across our commonwealth and in all levels of our courts. letter-spacing: .03em; Current and practice area: small litigation, real estate, assessment appeals, civil and criminal cases. A public defender must "Speak for the voiceless, and bring justice to the dispossessed." A judge, however, must be the one to then *listen* for justice to be done. background-color: grey; I was twice elected to Churchill Borough Council, and was council president. BETH TARASI SINATRA. .race_header.republican { Bruce said that I have established myself as the preeminent federal criminal defense attorney in this area. Working on both sides of a trialas a public defender and a prosecutor - hes managed every aspect of a case from the investigatory stage through a jury verdict. Judges earn $189,794. And, within. .votebox-results-cell--check { Judges should be connected with those communities above and beyond the moment when judicial intervention is required. The family law firm, in which I practice, has won landmark cases resulting in new law. This diverse professional work experience, leadership and integrity make me uniquely qualified to best serve all the citizens of Allegheny County as a common pleas court judge with transformative vision, a dedicated work ethic, fidelity, impartiality and compassion., Current practice area: private practice specializing in criminal defense, court-appointed criminal matters, and petitions under the Post Conviction Relief Act. text-align: center; As the Chief Legal Officer for Allegheny County and director of the Allegheny County Law Department for the past nine years, and with 22 years of overall experience, I have engaged in the most diverse law practice in the county. An imbalance exists within our justice system for communities of color, the poor, the LGBTQ community and other marginalized communities. Though I dont tout endorsements for names sake, I think it is important to see how that independence is demonstrated in the endorsements I have received (e.g., I am the only candidate to receive the endorsement of the Democratic Party, Labor, and the Just Justice Slate, made up of Unite/Straight Ahead (Abolitionist Law Center)/1 Hood/ Alliance for Police Accountability), Within my experiences, I have been responsible for complex administrative duties, and have achieved numerous benchmarks (and received awards for that work) for improving the technical workings of seemingly intractable, massive government bureaucracies. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} Source. padding-bottom: 8px; Bryan S. Neft. PITTSBURGH, PA Former Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty has died from COVID-19 complications. I am also active in my community, having volunteered with my parish St. Vincent de Paul Society, serving on the board as vice president of my neighborhood association (the Allegheny City Central Association), and am active in the Ancient Order of Hibernians (an Irish Catholic cultural organization). .results_row td { background-color: white; According to his sister Mary Flaherty, Mr. Flaherty, 57, died Monday around noon at UPMC. .indicate_scroll { font-weight: bold; I have direct experience making tough decisions and impacting change in my community. ILAN ZUR. .votebox { } Practiced law for 20 years in the areas of tax, finance, corporations, government. MITCHELL v. FLAHERTY et al 2:2011cv00610 | US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania | Justia MITCHELL v. FLAHERTY et al Follow case documents by RSS Available Case Documents The following documents for this case are available for you to view or download: Access additional case information on PACER height: 50px; })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 18, 2021. This company officer is, or was, associated with at least 4 company roles. Lebanon, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Margaret Hospital from complications related to COVID-19. I am an Eagle Scout, graduated from Central Catholic High School, earned a B.S. Age : 62. left: 0; letter-spacing: 0.03em; I also believe that I would bring life experience to the bench that would allow me to see things from a different point of view than others. width: 250px; Recommended. } This impact is not limited to court rulings; people are also affected by a judges words, actions and demeanor. Current position: Attorney, Attisano & Romano, Family: Jessel is engaged to illustrator, Erin Kenna. Stolfer's group has given a recommended rating to each of the three Republicans on the ballot in the May 18 primary election: Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Paula Patrick, Commonwealth Court. They have a puppy, Huey, Allegheny County Bar Association Rating: unqualified. I am unique from the other candidates because as a professional with both a law degree and a masters degree in social work, I am able to navigate the complex legal and emotional aspects of working in the family division. } .courts-header { font-size:150%;background-color:#334aab;color:white;} In addition, I conduct criminal preliminary hearings on a weekly basis. } Automatic bail review in criminal caseswhile magistrate judges set bail, common pleas judges should quickly review those decisions and make changes necessary to prevent citizens from languishing in jail pre-trial; An increase in the number of diversionary court programs and more inclusive admissions criteria for those programs, Strategies that focus on rehabilitation over incarceration should be the default for citizens interacting with the criminal justice system, Sentencing reforms that treat incarceration as a last resort., Current practice area: Magisterial District Judge, Shaler, Etna, Millvale and Reserve, Past practice area: Prosecutor (1987-2011) and Criminal Defense (2011-2018), University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1986, Family: Married 34 years to Maureen Barrett; oldest of eight children and favorite uncle to 19 nephews and nieces, Allegheny County Bar Association Rating: highly recomended. 66 Randal Grichuk Col. 67 Adam Duvall Bos . } U.S. President | Duquesne University School of Law, 1993, JURIS, Editor. .infobox p { Lebanon and earned 13 varsity letters in three high school sports, attended Duke University in North Carolina, earning a degree in economics in 1984, said. Current position: Partner with Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC, Family: wife of 18 years, Leah (Craft) Hemminger; three children, Grace, Isabelle and Lincoln, I believe in the importance of public service with humility and integrity. How to run for office | KUUKAUDEN TARJOUS: MAALISKUU 2023. After taking a year off and becoming a Union laborer (local 373) I then attended West Virginia College of Law where I graduated in the top 10% of my class. $('.showResponses').hide(); Past practice area: former Pennsylvania Supreme Court judicial clerk, Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance counsel. I have over 10 years of experience with family law. I am the only candidate to have an AV Preeminent Rating by the Judges and Peers. background-color: #f4f4f4; That. As a homicide prosecutor, I gained significant trial experience, which helped me develop a thorough knowledge of the law, trial advocacy and courtroom procedure. } width: 100%; Funeral for Mark Flaherty Funeral service is at Easthampstead Park Crematorium on Friday 3rd February 2023 at 12pm 3rd February 2023 at 12:00 pm Easthampstead Park Crematorium South Road Bracknell Wokingham RG40 3DW United Kingdom Get directions Print details Recent Donations 15 days ago Catherine & Dennis Kennedy RIP Mark x 20.00 15 days ago This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). I have demonstrated not only my ability to work very hard to resolve complex issues, but also my deep appreciation of the significance that my judgment may have, not only on the people who appear before me, but also on the community., Current practice area: Judge, Criminal Division, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, University of Pittsburgh School of Law 95, Family: wife, Jodi, son, Jackson, daughter, Jordan. .widget-img { Allegheny County Bar Association rating: unqualified, Although I have never been in politics, my father is Pete Flaherty (deceased), the former Mayor of Pittsburgh and former Allegheny County Commissioner. } display: inline-block; padding-left: 0; font-size: 12px; Trying these cases has trained me to participate in highly charged and emotional situations - maintaining my compassion for people who are hurting, while fulfilling my responsibility to provide vigorous, well researched, and composed representation. font-style: italic; In addition to my professional career, my personal background contributes to my connection. Another of my colleagues said that I was the most qualified judicial candidate that he has seen in his 32 years of practice. Jessel possesses experience that few other attorneys normally see over their careers. Charles McCullough spent the money in 2006 and 2007, using $40,000 for campaign contributions and sending the other $10,000 to a charity, according to court records. My career has allowed me to represent people who have been voiceless and disadvantaged during great parts of the economic or ethnic status. } float: left; Mark leaves behind his wife, Anne (Keegan), and daughter Deirdre, 16. } This leads to my second aspect that distinguishes me and that is my education. I am also passionate about my criminal justice reform and fair housing practice, and recently secured the release of an illegally-sentenced client from prison., Current practice area: Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury, Past practice area: I have been doing the same sorts of things for about twenty years now, Current position: Practicing in a two-attorney law firm, I would like to think that I am one of the best candidates, but that is up to the voters. Lebanon and earned 13 varsity letters in three high school sports, attended Duke University in North Carolina, earning a degree in economics in 1984, said. I have drafted many legal documents including petitions, pleadings, motions, memorand and briefs. 100% remote. In addition to experience and perspective, I have also learned the importance of humility. padding-bottom: 0px; Mark is the son of Katy Flaherty and the late former Allegheny Commission Chairman and Commonwealth Court Judge Jim . } This has prepared me with the full understanding of the laws that govern this state and this county.

.non_result_row { background-color: #ccc; } font-weight: bold; .votebox { } $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { My depth of government experience, including five years as a member of the Judiciary Committee of the State House, drafting legislation, and working with interest groups ranging from business, higher education, grassroots advocacy, foundations and government, are part of the unique track record I have that many have agreed would be absolutely necessary to achieving the reforms discussed across the platforms of the 39-candidate field., Past Practice Area. width: 90%; We need progress in our courts and our communities and, if elected, I will bring it., I have the education, courtroom experience, community service and awards, reputation among my peers, and temperament to be an excellent judge., Current practice area: General,Government Corporate, I want to use my 20 years of legal experience and experience as Allegheny County Controller to bring about meaningful judicial reform and upgrades to our 21st-century judicial system. Patrick A. Flaherty has filed for patents to protect the following inventions.

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Upon graduation, I volunteered for the Allegheny County Neighborhood Legal Services program to work on landlord-tenant and unemployment cases. 		margin-bottom: .75em; Through my experience litigating cases throughout the United States, I have appeared before many brilliant judges who I will work to emulate if elected. 	width: 100%; } .  			overflow-x: scroll; I have successfully argued on appeal. 	font-size: .9em;  Source. I understand how to empathize with citizens and provide real solutions to problems from serving as the mayor of Penn Hills, the largest and most diverse municipality outside the City of Pittsburgh, with a budget of over $30 million. I have a lifetime of public service providing free legal services for the poor, promoting justice with programs like the 100 Lawyer Program, Neighborhood Legal Services & Pennsylvania Legal Services; and helping shape mediation in our region with my past participation on the Federal Advisory Rules Committee. I believe my background, including growing up in a low-income community and working in the social service field, has given me a perspective and an understanding of the issues that typically result in members of our communities becoming involved in the court system. These ratings are earned. 	display: inline-block; .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;}  Our elected officials are often disconnected with those that walk through our courtroom doors. 		padding-left: 16px; My awards include a Fellow with the Allegheny County Bar Association Foundation, Rising Star, Super Lawyer Magazine, and a Junior Achievement Bronze Leadership Award. Ohio Northern University School of Law, 2007. My experiences have evidenced a willingness to make hard decisions that I believe are fair and just, irrespective of any collateral consequences. 	 $('#candidate-connection-twitter-98461').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); (Eckstine) Watson (deceased). Also, I am dedicated to community service via mentoring children and young adults and advocating for justice and equality. I serve my community in my roles as the Diversity Director for Duquesne University School of Law, a Commissioner on the Allegheny County Human Relations Commission and a member of the newly formed Allegheny County Bar Association Ad hoc Committee to Examine Police Use of Force and Court Rules for Bail, Probation and Incarceration. 	.percentage_number { Mark Patrick Flaherty Birth 28 Mar 1892.    @media (max-width:600px) { 		display: block; This way, the new judges can be ready and most prepared to take action and start deciding cases on Day One., Current practice: Criminal and Civil Defense, also practicing in Family and Orphans Court. 	.votebox_bp_logo {  My endorsements include, Stonewall Democrats and the Gertrude Stein Political Club, as well elected progressive officials. I went to college at Thiel College. Volunteer Today! Yes my husband Tony Sinatra is related to Frank Sinatra., Current area of practice: I have been a full-time Magisterial District Judge since 2010. The candidate has served as a trial judge on the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County since 2004. 	.race_header.democratic { At this point in my 30-year career, I would like to spend my last 14 years helping as many people as I possibly can.   It was the first time the federal RICO statute was used to prosecute a violent street gang. 	}  We have a 15-year old daughter, 12-year old twin boys and two dogs.  		top: -5px; 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Mark Patrick FLAHERTY Filter appointments Filter appointments Current appointments Total number of appointments 4 Date of birth March 1963 M F MOTORSPORT LIMITED (09412086) Company status. 	.inner_percentage.Republican { . I have the highest recommendation from the Allegheny County Bar Association and I am qualified and prepared to make our courts work for all of us from day one., Past practice area: Criminal and civil rights litigation, Current position: Magisterial District Judge, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2014, Family: Wife; two children, ages 3 and 11. (function() { .widget-key { I was a single mother and live with my 98-year-old father as caretaker. 5th Judicial District (Allegheny County) DEM. You can contact Paula by email at  pward@triblive.com or via Twitter . 	.electionsectionheading { SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING MACHINE LEARNING WITH EPIDEMIOLOGICAL MODELING ACBA JUDICIARY COMMITTEE RATING. 		max-width: 600px;  My experience, working as a prosecutor and a defense attorney, has taught me the importance of listening to both sides of each case before making a decision. 	} I am only one of two candidates in the race who has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America. 		padding-top: 3px; ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } 	background-color: #003388; 	} 	background-color: #f9f9f9; the son of a former county commissioner and appellate court judge, was decisive, that . hikisevn edullisesti  9  (+alv) Tarjous on voimassa 31.3.2023 saakka. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} I believe we should invest in people in an effort to build them up and avoid the generational cycle of recidivism that permeates our current system. 	} We're welcoming 50 students from around the world to Seattle for the Institute of Masters of Wine Level 1 seminar | 14 comments on LinkedIn 	.results_text { My experience as both a trial lawyer and appellate lawyer gives me the worms eye view and the birds eye view. Flaherty ( Republican Party) lost in the general election on November 2, 2021. I know our court system inside and out because I work in it, and with it, every day. I have jury trial experience in both criminal and civil courts. 	color: black; I understand the difficulties persons with drug and alcohol addiction and mental health issues and their families face.  U.S. Congress | 		font-size: 20px; I also will stay in the Family Law Division.  I spent 15 years in a courtroom as an advocate and have tried over 100 cases to a jury verdict, developing a strong understanding of courtroom procedure and rules. clearInterval(nTimer); div.oneoff-scrollbox.short {  height:250px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } 		max-width: 75px; 		line-height: 1.5em; 	}  I believe I possess a unique combination of experience, skills and temperament that aid my ability as a judge.  Outside of the justice system, I have been active in the community for many years. 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